Donald Trump Calls Skyrocketing Oil Prices 'Peanuts'

(Photo Credit: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) The US President Donald Trump has described record-high fuel costs as "peanuts." The reasoning given is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Donald Trump comments on high oil price Speaking to reporters gathered outside the White House, Trump framed the financial strain as temporary and necessary. "We cannot let them have a nuclear weapon," he said. "You want to see the world exploded? This is peanuts, and I appreciate everybody putting up with it for a little while. It won't be much longer." View this post on Instagram The . . .